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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 1,003.89 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 1,003.89 and 236.32 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 1,003.89 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/1,003.89 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 1,003.89 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 237,239.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,239.28/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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