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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.78, 967.10 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.78, 967.10 and 233.84 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.78 : 967.10 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.78/967.10 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.78x = 967.10 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.78x = 226,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,140.66/644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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