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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 999.38 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 999.38 and 233.34 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 999.38 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/999.38 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 999.38 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 233,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,195.33/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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