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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.97, 997.61 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.97, 997.61 and 232.13 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.97 : 997.61 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.97/997.61 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.97x = 997.61 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.97x = 231,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,569.06/664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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