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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 999.43 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 999.43 and 233.15 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 999.43 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/999.43 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 999.43 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 233,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,013.36/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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