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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.60, 1,449.89 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.60, 1,449.89 and 236.19 is: 354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.60 : 1,449.89 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.60/1,449.89 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.60x = 1,449.89 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.60x = 342,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,444.67/966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.28

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