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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.93, 999.03 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.93, 999.03 and 233.39 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.93 : 999.03 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.93/999.03 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.93x = 999.03 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.93x = 233,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,163.61/665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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