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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.95, 997.53 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.95, 997.53 and 232.01 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.95 : 997.53 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.95/997.53 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.95x = 997.53 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.95x = 231,430.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,430.79/664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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