Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 999 and 233.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666, 999 and 233.17 is: 349.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666 : 999 = 233.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666/999 = 233.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666x = 999 × 233.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666x = 232,934.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,934.33/666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349.75
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