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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.04, 1,450.59 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.04, 1,450.59 and 236.62 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.04 : 1,450.59 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.04/1,450.59 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.04x = 1,450.59 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.04x = 343,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,238.36/967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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