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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 964.84 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 964.84 and 156.28 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 964.84 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/964.84 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 964.84 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 150,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,785.20/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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