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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.55, 966.93 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.55, 966.93 and 233.73 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.55 : 966.93 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.55/966.93 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.55x = 966.93 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.55x = 226,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,000.55/644.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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