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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 998.81 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 998.81 and 233.03 is: 349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 998.81 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/998.81 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 998.81 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 232,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,752.69/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.56

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