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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,445.21 and 233.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,445.21 and 233.05 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,445.21 = 233.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,445.21 = 233.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,445.21 × 233.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 336,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,806.19/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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