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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 997.59 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 997.59 and 232.10 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 997.59 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/997.59 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 997.59 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 231,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,540.64/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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