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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.66, 965.14 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.66, 965.14 and 226.98 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.66 : 965.14 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.66/965.14 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.66x = 965.14 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.66x = 219,066.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,066.91/643.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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