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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 998.62 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 998.62 and 232.94 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 998.62 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/998.62 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 998.62 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 232,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,618.54/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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