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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 998.33 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 998.33 and 203.40 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 998.33 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/998.33 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 998.33 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 203,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,059.31/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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