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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.30, 968.15 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.30, 968.15 and 234.43 is: 351.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.30 : 968.15 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.30/968.15 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.30x = 968.15 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.30x = 226,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,961.57/645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.71

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