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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,450.17 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,450.17 and 236.35 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,450.17 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,450.17 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,450.17 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 342,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,747.68/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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