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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.31, 1,001.16 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.31, 1,001.16 and 234.41 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.31 : 1,001.16 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.31/1,001.16 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.31x = 1,001.16 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.31x = 234,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,676.91/667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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