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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 999.12 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 999.12 and 233.14 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 999.12 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/999.12 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 999.12 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 232,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,934.84/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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