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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,447.76 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,447.76 and 234.74 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,447.76 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,447.76 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,447.76 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 339,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,847.18/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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