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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.96, 967.57 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.96, 967.57 and 234.05 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.96 : 967.57 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.96/967.57 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.96x = 967.57 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.96x = 226,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,459.76/644.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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