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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.18, 967.77 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.18, 967.77 and 234.38 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.18 : 967.77 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.18/967.77 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.18x = 967.77 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.18x = 226,821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,821.09/645.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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