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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.03, 1,449.05 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.03, 1,449.05 and 235.60 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.03 : 1,449.05 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.03/1,449.05 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.03x = 1,449.05 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.03x = 341,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,391.38/966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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