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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.24, 998.01 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.24, 998.01 and 203.03 is: 304.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.24 : 998.01 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.24/998.01 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.24x = 998.01 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.24x = 202,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,625.97/665.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.59

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