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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 967.40 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 967.40 and 234.12 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 967.40 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/967.40 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 967.40 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 226,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,487.69/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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