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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.86, 965.87 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.86, 965.87 and 233.19 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.86 : 965.87 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.86/965.87 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.86x = 965.87 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.86x = 225,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,230.93/643.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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