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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.78, 965.24 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.78, 965.24 and 232.86 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.78 : 965.24 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.78/965.24 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.78x = 965.24 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.78x = 224,768.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,768.78/643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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