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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.65, 974.49 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.65, 974.49 and 233.16 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.65 : 974.49 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.65/974.49 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.65x = 974.49 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.65x = 227,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,212.09/649.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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