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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.19, 998.24 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.19, 998.24 and 232.35 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.19 : 998.24 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.19/998.24 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.19x = 998.24 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.19x = 231,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,941.06/665.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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