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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.12, 965.72 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.12, 965.72 and 233.04 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.12 : 965.72 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.12/965.72 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.12x = 965.72 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.12x = 225,051.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,051.39/644.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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