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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 998.64 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 998.64 and 233.01 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 998.64 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/998.64 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 998.64 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 232,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,693.11/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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