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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 966.68 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 966.68 and 233.44 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 966.68 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/966.68 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 966.68 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 225,658.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,658.20/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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