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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.54, 1,448.29 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.54, 1,448.29 and 235.11 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.54 : 1,448.29 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.54/1,448.29 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.54x = 1,448.29 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.54x = 340,506.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,506.87/965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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