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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.42, 966.74 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.42, 966.74 and 233.55 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.42 : 966.74 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.42/966.74 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.42x = 966.74 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.42x = 225,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,780.96/644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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