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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.91, 1,447.36 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.91, 1,447.36 and 234.49 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.91 : 1,447.36 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.91/1,447.36 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.91x = 1,447.36 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.91x = 339,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,390.22/964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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