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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.77, 1,444.16 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.77, 1,444.16 and 232.35 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.77 : 1,444.16 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.77/1,444.16 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.77x = 1,444.16 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.77x = 335,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,553.86/962.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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