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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 1,000.38 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 1,000.38 and 233.96 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 1,000.38 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/1,000.38 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 1,000.38 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 234,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,048.90/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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