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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665, 997.50 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665, 997.50 and 232.38 is: 348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665 : 997.50 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665/997.50 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665x = 997.50 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665x = 231,799.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,799.05/665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.57

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