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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 999.07 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 999.07 and 233.04 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 999.07 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/999.07 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 999.07 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 232,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,823.27/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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