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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,450.83 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,450.83 and 236.79 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,450.83 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,450.83 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,450.83 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 343,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,542.04/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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