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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.51, 1,448.27 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.51, 1,448.27 and 235.08 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.51 : 1,448.27 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.51/1,448.27 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.51x = 1,448.27 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.51x = 340,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,458.14/965.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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