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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.75, 998.63 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.75, 998.63 and 232.94 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.75 : 998.63 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.75/998.63 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.75x = 998.63 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.75x = 232,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,620.87/665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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