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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.96, 999.12 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.96, 999.12 and 233.16 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.96 : 999.12 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.96/999.12 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.96x = 999.12 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.96x = 232,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,954.82/665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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