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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.95, 998.93 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.95, 998.93 and 233.11 is: 349.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.95 : 998.93 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.95/998.93 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.95x = 998.93 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.95x = 232,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,860.57/665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.67

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