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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.31, 999.64 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.31, 999.64 and 233.50 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.31 : 999.64 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.31/999.64 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.31x = 999.64 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.31x = 233,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,415.94/666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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