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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 998.41 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 998.41 and 203.36 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 998.41 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/998.41 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 998.41 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 203,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,036.73/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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