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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.47, 1,001.21 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.47, 1,001.21 and 234.62 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.47 : 1,001.21 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.47/1,001.21 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.47x = 1,001.21 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.47x = 234,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,902.72/667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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