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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 964.84 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 964.84 and 232.44 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 964.84 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/964.84 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 964.84 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 224,267.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,267.41/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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