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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.80, 1,004.54 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.80, 1,004.54 and 236.96 is: 355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.80 : 1,004.54 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.80/1,004.54 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.80x = 1,004.54 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.80x = 238,033.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,033.36/669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.38

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