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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.53, 998.29 and 203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.53, 998.29 and 203.26 is: 304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.53 : 998.29 = 203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.53/998.29 = 203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.53x = 998.29 × 203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.53x = 202,912.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,912.43/665.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.89

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