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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 966.96 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 966.96 and 233.97 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 966.96 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/966.96 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 966.96 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 226,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,239.63/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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