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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 966.82 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 966.82 and 233.66 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 966.82 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/966.82 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 966.82 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 225,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,907.16/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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