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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 998.13 and 232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 998.13 and 232.67 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 998.13 = 232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/998.13 = 232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 998.13 × 232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 232,234.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,234.91/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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