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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.30, 964.75 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.30, 964.75 and 232.38 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.30 : 964.75 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.30/964.75 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.30x = 964.75 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.30x = 224,188.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,188.61/643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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