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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.93, 964.53 and 232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.93, 964.53 and 232.05 is: 348.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.93 : 964.53 = 232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.93/964.53 = 232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.93x = 964.53 × 232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.93x = 223,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,819.19/642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.12

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