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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 998.99 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 998.99 and 232.85 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 998.99 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/998.99 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 998.99 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 232,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,608.66/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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