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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.65, 1,448.47 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.65, 1,448.47 and 235.22 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.65 : 1,448.47 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.65/1,448.47 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.65x = 1,448.47 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.65x = 340,709.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,709.11/965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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