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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 999.28 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 999.28 and 233.36 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 999.28 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/999.28 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 999.28 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 233,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,191.98/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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