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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 998.05 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 998.05 and 202.98 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 998.05 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/998.05 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 998.05 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 202,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,583.68/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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