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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.33, 998.15 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.33, 998.15 and 203.08 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.33 : 998.15 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.33/998.15 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.33x = 998.15 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.33x = 202,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,704.17/665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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