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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.08, 1,449.12 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.08, 1,449.12 and 235.66 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.08 : 1,449.12 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.08/1,449.12 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.08x = 1,449.12 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.08x = 341,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,492.37/966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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