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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 998.04 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 998.04 and 232.48 is: 348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 998.04 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/998.04 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 998.04 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 232,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,024.34/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.76

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