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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 997.05 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 997.05 and 231.72 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 997.05 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/997.05 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 997.05 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 231,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,036.43/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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