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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.09, 966.02 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.09, 966.02 and 233.17 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.09 : 966.02 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.09/966.02 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.09x = 966.02 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.09x = 225,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,245.05/644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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