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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.37, 964.85 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.37, 964.85 and 232.56 is: 348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.37 : 964.85 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.37/964.85 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.37x = 964.85 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.37x = 224,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,384.35/643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.77

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