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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.19, 999.74 and 233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.19, 999.74 and 233.35 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.19 : 999.74 = 233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.19/999.74 = 233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.19x = 999.74 × 233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.19x = 233,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,289.33/666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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