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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.60, 998.33 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.60, 998.33 and 203.48 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.60 : 998.33 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.60/998.33 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.60x = 998.33 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.60x = 203,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,143.19/665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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