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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 998.01 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 998.01 and 232.34 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 998.01 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/998.01 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 998.01 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 231,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,872.65/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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