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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.34, 1,447.99 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.34, 1,447.99 and 234.92 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.34 : 1,447.99 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.34/1,447.99 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.34x = 1,447.99 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.34x = 340,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,161.81/965.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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