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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.38, 998.06 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.38, 998.06 and 209.38 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.38 : 998.06 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.38/998.06 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.38x = 998.06 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.38x = 208,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,973.80/665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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