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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 964.65 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 964.65 and 232.08 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 964.65 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/964.65 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 964.65 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 223,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,875.97/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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