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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,450.06 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,450.06 and 236.27 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,450.06 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,450.06 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,450.06 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 342,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,608.71/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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