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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.32, 1,449.52 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.32, 1,449.52 and 235.92 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.32 : 1,449.52 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.32/1,449.52 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.32x = 1,449.52 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.32x = 341,970.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,970.76/966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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