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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 999.18 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 999.18 and 233.14 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 999.18 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/999.18 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 999.18 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 232,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,948.83/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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