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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 997.96 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 997.96 and 232.37 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 997.96 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/997.96 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 997.96 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 231,890.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,890.98/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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