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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.66, 1,001.46 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.66, 1,001.46 and 234.82 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.66 : 1,001.46 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.66/1,001.46 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.66x = 1,001.46 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.66x = 235,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,162.84/667.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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