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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 997.26 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 997.26 and 231.82 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 997.26 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/997.26 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 997.26 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 231,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,184.81/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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