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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.68, 964.14 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.68, 964.14 and 232.04 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.68 : 964.14 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.68/964.14 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.68x = 964.14 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.68x = 223,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,719.05/642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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