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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.10, 967.39 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.10, 967.39 and 234.12 is: 351.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.10 : 967.39 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.10/967.39 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.10x = 967.39 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.10x = 226,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,485.35/645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.09

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