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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 965.98 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 965.98 and 233.04 is: 349.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 965.98 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/965.98 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 965.98 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 225,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,111.98/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.60

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