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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 997.80 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 997.80 and 232.22 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 997.80 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/997.80 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 997.80 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 231,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,709.12/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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