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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.89, 1,447.35 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.89, 1,447.35 and 234.48 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.89 : 1,447.35 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.89/1,447.35 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.89x = 1,447.35 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.89x = 339,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,374.63/964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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