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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.62, 1,445.43 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.62, 1,445.43 and 233.20 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.62 : 1,445.43 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.62/1,445.43 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.62x = 1,445.43 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.62x = 337,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,069.69/963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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