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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.96, 1,447.43 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.96, 1,447.43 and 234.55 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.96 : 1,447.43 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.96/1,447.43 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.96x = 1,447.43 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.96x = 339,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,488.85/964.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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