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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 999.36 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 999.36 and 204.02 is: 306.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 999.36 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/999.36 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 999.36 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 203,888.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,888.41/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.03

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