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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.08, 1,441.63 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.08, 1,441.63 and 230.66 is: 345.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.08 : 1,441.63 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.08/1,441.63 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.08x = 1,441.63 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.08x = 332,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,525.67/961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.99

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