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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.43, 1,448.14 and 235.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.43, 1,448.14 and 235.01 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.43 : 1,448.14 = 235.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.43/1,448.14 = 235.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.43x = 1,448.14 × 235.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.43x = 340,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,327.38/965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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