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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.14, 967.71 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.14, 967.71 and 234.15 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.14 : 967.71 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.14/967.71 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.14x = 967.71 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.14x = 226,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,586.55/645.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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