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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.52, 966.44 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.52, 966.44 and 233.55 is: 350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.52 : 966.44 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.52/966.44 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.52x = 966.44 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.52x = 225,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,712.65/644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.20

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