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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.81, 967.21 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.81, 967.21 and 233.91 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.81 : 967.21 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.81/967.21 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.81x = 967.21 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.81x = 226,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,239.51/644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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