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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.21, 1,000.82 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.21, 1,000.82 and 234.27 is: 351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.21 : 1,000.82 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.21/1,000.82 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.21x = 1,000.82 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.21x = 234,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,455.93/667.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.40

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