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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 964.80 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 964.80 and 232.34 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 964.80 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/964.80 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 964.80 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 224,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,161.63/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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