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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 965.96 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 965.96 and 233.12 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 965.96 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/965.96 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 965.96 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 225,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,178.60/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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