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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 965.08 and 232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 965.08 and 232.84 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 965.08 = 232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/965.08 = 232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 965.08 × 232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 224,709.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,709.23/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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