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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.47, 1,446.69 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.47, 1,446.69 and 234.02 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.47 : 1,446.69 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.47/1,446.69 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.47x = 1,446.69 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.47x = 338,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,558.89/964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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