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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 999.12 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 999.12 and 233.45 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 999.12 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/999.12 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 999.12 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 233,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,247.94/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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