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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 999.36 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 999.36 and 233.28 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 999.36 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/999.36 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 999.36 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 233,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,130.70/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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