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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.25, 967.96 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.25, 967.96 and 234.32 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.25 : 967.96 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.25/967.96 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.25x = 967.96 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.25x = 226,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,813.64/645.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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