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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.72, 998.59 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.72, 998.59 and 232.88 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.72 : 998.59 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.72/998.59 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.72x = 998.59 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.72x = 232,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,551.64/665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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