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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.81, 998.86 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.81, 998.86 and 232.96 is: 349.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.81 : 998.86 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.81/998.86 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.81x = 998.86 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.81x = 232,689.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,689.43/665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.48

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