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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.33, 966.54 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.33, 966.54 and 233.46 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.33 : 966.54 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.33/966.54 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.33x = 966.54 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.33x = 225,647.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,647.26/644.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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