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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 965.98 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 965.98 and 233.14 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 965.98 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/965.98 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 965.98 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 225,208.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,208.58/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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