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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.07, 965.12 and 232.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.07, 965.12 and 232.49 is: 348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.07 : 965.12 = 232.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.07/965.12 = 232.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.07x = 965.12 × 232.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.07x = 224,382.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,382.00/643.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.93

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