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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.22, 1,446.33 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.22, 1,446.33 and 233.79 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.22 : 1,446.33 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.22/1,446.33 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.22x = 1,446.33 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.22x = 338,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,144.13/964.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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