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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.96, 1,002.39 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.96, 1,002.39 and 235.11 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.96 : 1,002.39 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.96/1,002.39 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.96x = 1,002.39 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.96x = 235,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,671.91/667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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