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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 999.06 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 999.06 and 233.34 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 999.06 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/999.06 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 999.06 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 233,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,120.66/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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