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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.45, 998.24 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.45, 998.24 and 203.24 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.45 : 998.24 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.45/998.24 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.45x = 998.24 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.45x = 202,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,882.30/665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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