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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.66, 1,449.98 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.66, 1,449.98 and 236.23 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.66 : 1,449.98 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.66/1,449.98 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.66x = 1,449.98 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.66x = 342,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,521.53/966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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