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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.64, 1,448.48 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.64, 1,448.48 and 235.23 is: 352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.64 : 1,448.48 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.64/1,448.48 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.64x = 1,448.48 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.64x = 340,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,724.77/965.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.85

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