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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 999.45 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 999.45 and 233.37 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 999.45 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/999.45 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 999.45 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 233,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,241.65/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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