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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 964.04 and 226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 964.04 and 226.43 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 964.04 = 226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/964.04 = 226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 964.04 × 226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 218,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,287.58/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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