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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 997.76 and 232.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 997.76 and 232.64 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 997.76 = 232.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/997.76 = 232.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 997.76 × 232.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 232,118.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,118.89/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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