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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 1,001.91 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 1,001.91 and 234.98 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 1,001.91 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/1,001.91 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 1,001.91 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 235,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,428.81/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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