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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.95, 1,000.22 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.95, 1,000.22 and 234 is: 350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.95 : 1,000.22 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.95/1,000.22 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.95x = 1,000.22 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.95x = 234,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,050.31/666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.93

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