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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.07, 997.74 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.07, 997.74 and 232.23 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.07 : 997.74 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.07/997.74 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.07x = 997.74 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.07x = 231,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,705.16/665.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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