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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.99, 1,001.38 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.99, 1,001.38 and 234.91 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.99 : 1,001.38 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.99/1,001.38 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.99x = 1,001.38 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.99x = 235,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,234.18/667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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