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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 964.74 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 964.74 and 232.26 is: 348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 964.74 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/964.74 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 964.74 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 224,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,070.51/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.43

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