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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 966.24 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 966.24 and 233.26 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 966.24 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/966.24 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 966.24 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 225,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,385.14/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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