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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 996.92 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 996.92 and 232.01 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 996.92 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/996.92 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 996.92 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 231,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,294.25/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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