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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 965.44 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 965.44 and 232.58 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 965.44 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/965.44 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 965.44 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 224,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,542.04/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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