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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.71, 998.53 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.71, 998.53 and 232.86 is: 349.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.71 : 998.53 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.71/998.53 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.71x = 998.53 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.71x = 232,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,517.70/665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.28

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