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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.14, 1,000.88 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.14, 1,000.88 and 234.34 is: 351.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.14 : 1,000.88 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.14/1,000.88 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.14x = 1,000.88 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.14x = 234,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,546.22/667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.57

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