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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.12, 966.98 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.12, 966.98 and 234.14 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.12 : 966.98 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.12/966.98 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.12x = 966.98 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.12x = 226,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,404.45/645.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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