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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.74, 967.26 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.74, 967.26 and 234.02 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.74 : 967.26 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.74/967.26 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.74x = 967.26 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.74x = 226,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,358.19/644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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