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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.33, 1,449.51 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.33, 1,449.51 and 235.92 is: 353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.33 : 1,449.51 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.33/1,449.51 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.33x = 1,449.51 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.33x = 341,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,968.40/966.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.88

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