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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.30, 965.09 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.30, 965.09 and 232.39 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.30 : 965.09 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.30/965.09 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.30x = 965.09 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.30x = 224,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,277.27/643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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