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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.12, 964.46 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.12, 964.46 and 232.32 is: 348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.12 : 964.46 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.12/964.46 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.12x = 964.46 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.12x = 224,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,063.35/643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.40

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