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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.81, 967.32 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.81, 967.32 and 233.87 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.81 : 967.32 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.81/967.32 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.81x = 967.32 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.81x = 226,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,229.55/644.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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