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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.21, 999 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.21, 999 and 233.07 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.21 : 999 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.21/999 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.21x = 999 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.21x = 232,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,836.93/666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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