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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 966.83 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 966.83 and 234.18 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 966.83 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/966.83 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 966.83 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 226,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,411.08/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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