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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 999.12 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 999.12 and 233.13 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 999.12 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/999.12 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 999.12 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 232,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,923.68/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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