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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 964.43 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 964.43 and 232.31 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 964.43 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/964.43 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 964.43 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 224,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,040.75/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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