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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.95, 964.44 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.95, 964.44 and 232.12 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.95 : 964.44 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.95/964.44 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.95x = 964.44 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.95x = 223,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,860.99/642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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