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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.58, 1,446.88 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.58, 1,446.88 and 234.16 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.58 : 1,446.88 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.58/1,446.88 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.58x = 1,446.88 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.58x = 338,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,797.22/964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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