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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.27, 968.45 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.27, 968.45 and 234.78 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.27 : 968.45 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.27/968.45 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.27x = 968.45 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.27x = 227,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,371.52/645.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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