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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 999.36 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 999.36 and 233.46 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 999.36 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/999.36 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 999.36 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 233,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,310.59/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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