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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.07, 998.05 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.07, 998.05 and 232.22 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.07 : 998.05 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.07/998.05 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.07x = 998.05 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.07x = 231,767.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,767.75/665.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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