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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 999.45 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 999.45 and 233.44 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 999.45 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/999.45 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 999.45 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 233,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,309.11/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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