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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 999 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/999 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 999 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 232,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,934.33/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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