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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.12, 964.81 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.12, 964.81 and 232.18 is: 348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.12 : 964.81 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.12/964.81 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.12x = 964.81 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.12x = 224,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,009.59/643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.32

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