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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.19, 998.07 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.19, 998.07 and 232.11 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.19 : 998.07 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.19/998.07 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.19x = 998.07 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.19x = 231,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,662.03/665.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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