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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.44, 998 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.44, 998 and 232.64 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.44 : 998 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.44/998 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.44x = 998 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.44x = 232,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,174.72/665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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