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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.98, 966.88 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.98, 966.88 and 234.02 is: 350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.98 : 966.88 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.98/966.88 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.98x = 966.88 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.98x = 226,269.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,269.26/644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.82

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