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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 964.98 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 964.98 and 232.58 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 964.98 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/964.98 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 964.98 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 224,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,437.46/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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