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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.11, 964.64 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.11, 964.64 and 232.28 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.11 : 964.64 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.11/964.64 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.11x = 964.64 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.11x = 224,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,060.59/643.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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