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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 998.16 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 998.16 and 232.44 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 998.16 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/998.16 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 998.16 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 232,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,012.31/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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