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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.17, 997.74 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.17, 997.74 and 232.31 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.17 : 997.74 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.17/997.74 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.17x = 997.74 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.17x = 231,787.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,787.47/665.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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