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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 964.29 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 964.29 and 231.93 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 964.29 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/964.29 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 964.29 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 223,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,647.78/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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