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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.40, 966.33 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.40, 966.33 and 233.60 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.40 : 966.33 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.40/966.33 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.40x = 966.33 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.40x = 225,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,729.86/644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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