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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.99, 1,002.44 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.99, 1,002.44 and 235.15 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.99 : 1,002.44 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.99/1,002.44 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.99x = 1,002.44 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.99x = 235,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,721.85/667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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