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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.99, 1,005.15 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.99, 1,005.15 and 231.25 is: 346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.99 : 1,005.15 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.99/1,005.15 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.99x = 1,005.15 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.99x = 232,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,435.91/669.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.92

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