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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 997.75 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 997.75 and 232.38 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 997.75 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/997.75 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 997.75 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 231,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,857.15/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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