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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.14, 1,449.22 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.14, 1,449.22 and 235.72 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.14 : 1,449.22 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.14/1,449.22 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.14x = 1,449.22 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.14x = 341,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,610.14/966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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