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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.90, 999 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.90, 999 and 233.09 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.90 : 999 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.90/999 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.90x = 999 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.90x = 232,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,851.92/665.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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