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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.41, 1,448.10 and 234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.41, 1,448.10 and 234.98 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.41 : 1,448.10 = 234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.41/1,448.10 = 234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.41x = 1,448.10 × 234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.41x = 340,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,278.16/965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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