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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 965.51 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 965.51 and 232.81 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 965.51 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/965.51 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 965.51 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 224,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,780.38/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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