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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 998.20 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 998.20 and 203.27 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 998.20 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/998.20 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 998.20 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 202,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,903.10/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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