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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.47, 966.56 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.47, 966.56 and 233.61 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.47 : 966.56 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.47/966.56 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.47x = 966.56 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.47x = 225,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,798.08/644.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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