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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 964.70 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 964.70 and 232.30 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 964.70 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/964.70 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 964.70 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 224,099.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,099.81/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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