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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 965.05 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 965.05 and 232.55 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 965.05 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/965.05 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 965.05 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 224,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,422.38/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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