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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.54, 998.10 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.54, 998.10 and 203.23 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.54 : 998.10 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.54/998.10 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.54x = 998.10 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.54x = 202,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,843.86/665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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