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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 964.65 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 964.65 and 232.30 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 964.65 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/964.65 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 964.65 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 224,088.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,088.20/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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