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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.39, 1,448.07 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.39, 1,448.07 and 234.95 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.39 : 1,448.07 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.39/1,448.07 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.39x = 1,448.07 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.39x = 340,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,215.93/965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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