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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 999.88 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 999.88 and 233.91 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 999.88 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/999.88 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 999.88 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 233,881.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,881.93/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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