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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.56, 999.81 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.56, 999.81 and 204.33 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.56 : 999.81 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.56/999.81 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.56x = 999.81 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.56x = 204,291.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,291.18/666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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