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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.95, 997.62 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.95, 997.62 and 232.14 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.95 : 997.62 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.95/997.62 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.95x = 997.62 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.95x = 231,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,587.51/664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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