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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.17, 1,444.75 and 232.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.17, 1,444.75 and 232.74 is: 349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.17 : 1,444.75 = 232.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.17/1,444.75 = 232.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.17x = 1,444.75 × 232.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.17x = 336,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,251.12/963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.11

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