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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 998.11 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 998.11 and 203.12 is: 304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 998.11 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/998.11 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 998.11 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 202,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,738.85/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.72

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