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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.30, 966.45 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.30, 966.45 and 233.43 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.30 : 966.45 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.30/966.45 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.30x = 966.45 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.30x = 225,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,601.17/644.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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