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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 997.59 and 232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 997.59 and 232.23 is: 348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 997.59 = 232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/997.59 = 232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 997.59 × 232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 231,670.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,670.33/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.32

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