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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.22, 1,449.33 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.22, 1,449.33 and 235.79 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.22 : 1,449.33 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.22/1,449.33 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.22x = 1,449.33 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.22x = 341,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,737.52/966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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