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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.21, 968.29 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.21, 968.29 and 234.38 is: 351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.21 : 968.29 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.21/968.29 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.21x = 968.29 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.21x = 226,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,950.52/645.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.74

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