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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.03, 999.04 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.03, 999.04 and 233.08 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.03 : 999.04 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.03/999.04 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.03x = 999.04 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.03x = 232,856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,856.24/666.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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