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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.21, 964.91 and 232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.21, 964.91 and 232.27 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.21 : 964.91 = 232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.21/964.91 = 232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.21x = 964.91 × 232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.21x = 224,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,119.65/643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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