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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 996.98 and 202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 996.98 and 202.34 is: 303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 996.98 = 202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/996.98 = 202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 996.98 × 202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 201,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,730.41/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.54

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