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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.35, 999.53 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.35, 999.53 and 233.51 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.35 : 999.53 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.35/999.53 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.35x = 999.53 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.35x = 233,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,397.44/666.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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