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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.35 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.35 and 233.34 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.35 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.35 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.35 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 225,482.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,482.11/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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