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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,004.30 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,004.30 and 236.84 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,004.30 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,004.30 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,004.30 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 237,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,858.41/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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