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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 964.95 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 964.95 and 232.35 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 964.95 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/964.95 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 964.95 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 224,206.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,206.13/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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