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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.51, 966.08 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.51, 966.08 and 233.44 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.51 : 966.08 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.51/966.08 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.51x = 966.08 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.51x = 225,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,519.88/644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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