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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.94, 1,445.91 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.94, 1,445.91 and 233.51 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.94 : 1,445.91 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.94/1,445.91 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.94x = 1,445.91 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.94x = 337,640.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,640.45/963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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