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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.88, 1,004.88 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.88, 1,004.88 and 236.96 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.88 : 1,004.88 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.88/1,004.88 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.88x = 1,004.88 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.88x = 238,116.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,116.36/669.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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