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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.73, 1,001.55 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.73, 1,001.55 and 234.88 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.73 : 1,001.55 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.73/1,001.55 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.73x = 1,001.55 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.73x = 235,244.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,244.06/667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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