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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 966.24 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 966.24 and 233.24 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 966.24 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/966.24 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 966.24 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 225,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,368.23/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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