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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.03, 968.01 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.03, 968.01 and 234.20 is: 351.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.03 : 968.01 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.03/968.01 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.03x = 968.01 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.03x = 226,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,704.92/645.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.47

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