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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.50, 975.30 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.50, 975.30 and 233.92 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.50 : 975.30 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.50/975.30 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.50x = 975.30 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.50x = 228,142.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,142.18/650.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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