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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.74, 964.26 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.74, 964.26 and 232.02 is: 348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.74 : 964.26 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.74/964.26 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.74x = 964.26 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.74x = 223,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,727.61/642.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.08

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