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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.35, 964.89 and 232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.35, 964.89 and 232.51 is: 348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.35 : 964.89 = 232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.35/964.89 = 232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.35x = 964.89 × 232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.35x = 224,346.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,346.57/643.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.72

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