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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 966.12 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 966.12 and 233.40 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 966.12 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/966.12 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 966.12 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 225,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,492.41/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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