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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 966.48 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 966.48 and 233.48 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 966.48 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/966.48 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 966.48 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 225,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,653.75/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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