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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.77, 1,450.16 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.77, 1,450.16 and 236.35 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.77 : 1,450.16 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.77/1,450.16 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.77x = 1,450.16 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.77x = 342,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,736.88/966.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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