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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.62, 1,000.06 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.62, 1,000.06 and 234.08 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.62 : 1,000.06 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.62/1,000.06 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.62x = 1,000.06 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.62x = 234,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,094.04/666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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