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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 1,001.33 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 1,001.33 and 234.87 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 1,001.33 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/1,001.33 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 1,001.33 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 235,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,182.38/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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