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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.35, 998.19 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.35, 998.19 and 203.11 is: 304.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.35 : 998.19 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.35/998.19 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.35x = 998.19 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.35x = 202,739.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,739.88/665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.71

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