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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.94, 965.65 and 232.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.94, 965.65 and 232.85 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.94 : 965.65 = 232.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.94/965.65 = 232.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.94x = 965.65 × 232.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.94x = 224,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,845.61/643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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