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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.43, 1,445.14 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.43, 1,445.14 and 233.01 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.43 : 1,445.14 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.43/1,445.14 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.43x = 1,445.14 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.43x = 336,732.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,732.07/963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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