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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.14, 1,003.01 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.14, 1,003.01 and 230.26 is: 345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.14 : 1,003.01 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.14/1,003.01 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.14x = 1,003.01 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.14x = 230,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,953.08/669.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.15

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