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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.60, 998.44 and 203.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.60, 998.44 and 203.41 is: 305.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.60 : 998.44 = 203.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.60/998.44 = 203.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.60x = 998.44 × 203.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.60x = 203,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,089.68/665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.12

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