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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.45, 998.18 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.45, 998.18 and 232.61 is: 348.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.45 : 998.18 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.45/998.18 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.45x = 998.18 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.45x = 232,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,186.65/665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.92

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