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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,447.13 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,447.13 and 234.33 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,447.13 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,447.13 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,447.13 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 339,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,101.13/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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