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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 998.12 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 998.12 and 203.36 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 998.12 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/998.12 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 998.12 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 202,978.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,978.82/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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