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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.70, 999.78 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.70, 999.78 and 233.80 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.70 : 999.78 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.70/999.78 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.70x = 999.78 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.70x = 233,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,748.56/666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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