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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.41, 1,001.18 and 234.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.41, 1,001.18 and 234.46 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.41 : 1,001.18 = 234.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.41/1,001.18 = 234.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.41x = 1,001.18 × 234.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.41x = 234,736.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,736.66/667.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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