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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.97, 1,448.94 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.97, 1,448.94 and 235.53 is: 353.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.97 : 1,448.94 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.97/1,448.94 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.97x = 1,448.94 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.97x = 341,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,268.84/965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.29

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