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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.83, 1,447.25 and 234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.83, 1,447.25 and 234.41 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.83 : 1,447.25 = 234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.83/1,447.25 = 234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.83x = 1,447.25 × 234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.83x = 339,241.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,241.46/964.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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