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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.20, 1,003.92 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.20, 1,003.92 and 230.43 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.20 : 1,003.92 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.20/1,003.92 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.20x = 1,003.92 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.20x = 231,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,333.29/669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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