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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 964.32 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 964.32 and 232.07 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 964.32 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/964.32 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 964.32 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 223,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,784.92/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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