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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.96, 1,005 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.96, 1,005 and 237 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.96 : 1,005 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.96/1,005 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.96x = 1,005 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.96x = 238,185
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,185/669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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