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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 997.47 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 997.47 and 232.02 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 997.47 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/997.47 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 997.47 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 231,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,432.99/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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