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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 966.81 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 966.81 and 233.66 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 966.81 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/966.81 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 966.81 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 225,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,904.82/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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