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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 997.25 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 997.25 and 231.98 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 997.25 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/997.25 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 997.25 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 231,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,335.91/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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