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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.47, 967.96 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.47, 967.96 and 234.51 is: 351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.47 : 967.96 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.47/967.96 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.47x = 967.96 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.47x = 226,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,996.30/645.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.68

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