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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.44, 1,451.14 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.44, 1,451.14 and 237.02 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.44 : 1,451.14 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.44/1,451.14 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.44x = 1,451.14 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.44x = 343,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,949.20/967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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