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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.35, 968.14 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.35, 968.14 and 234.47 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.35 : 968.14 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.35/968.14 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.35x = 968.14 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.35x = 226,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,999.79/645.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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