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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.48, 967.62 and 234.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.48, 967.62 and 234.32 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.48 : 967.62 = 234.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.48/967.62 = 234.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.48x = 967.62 × 234.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.48x = 226,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,727.88/645.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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