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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.19, 967.85 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.19, 967.85 and 234.23 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.19 : 967.85 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.19/967.85 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.19x = 967.85 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.19x = 226,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,702.51/645.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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