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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.07, 964.37 and 232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.07, 964.37 and 232.13 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.07 : 964.37 = 232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.07/964.37 = 232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.07x = 964.37 × 232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.07x = 223,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,862.20/643.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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