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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 998.60 and 232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 998.60 and 232.77 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 998.60 = 232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/998.60 = 232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 998.60 × 232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 232,442.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,442.96/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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