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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.35, 966.39 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.35, 966.39 and 233.51 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.35 : 966.39 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.35/966.39 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.35x = 966.39 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.35x = 225,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,661.73/644.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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