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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 998.49 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 998.49 and 203.44 is: 305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 998.49 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/998.49 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 998.49 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 203,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,132.81/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.16

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