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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 997.02 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 997.02 and 232.14 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 997.02 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/997.02 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 997.02 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 231,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,448.22/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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