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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.24, 967.79 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.24, 967.79 and 234.34 is: 351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.24 : 967.79 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.24/967.79 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.24x = 967.79 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.24x = 226,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,793.87/645.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.49

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