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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.79, 1,002.12 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.79, 1,002.12 and 234.94 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.79 : 1,002.12 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.79/1,002.12 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.79x = 1,002.12 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.79x = 235,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,438.07/667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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