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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 964.76 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 964.76 and 232.31 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 964.76 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/964.76 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 964.76 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 224,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,122.75/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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