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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.23, 997.80 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.23, 997.80 and 203.00 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.23 : 997.80 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.23/997.80 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.23x = 997.80 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.23x = 202,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,548.41/665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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