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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.39, 968.01 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.39, 968.01 and 228.90 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.39 : 968.01 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.39/968.01 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.39x = 968.01 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.39x = 221,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,577.49/645.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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