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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 997.99 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 997.99 and 232.40 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 997.99 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/997.99 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 997.99 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 231,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,932.88/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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