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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 998.38 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 998.38 and 203.35 is: 305.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 998.38 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/998.38 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 998.38 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 203,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,019.56/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.04

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