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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.84, 1,004.56 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.84, 1,004.56 and 236.92 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.84 : 1,004.56 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.84/1,004.56 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.84x = 1,004.56 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.84x = 238,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,000.36/669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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