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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.33, 999.95 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.33, 999.95 and 233.49 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.33 : 999.95 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.33/999.95 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.33x = 999.95 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.33x = 233,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,477.16/666.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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