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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.10, 1,000.02 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.10, 1,000.02 and 234.02 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.10 : 1,000.02 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.10/1,000.02 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.10x = 1,000.02 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.10x = 234,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,024.68/667.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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