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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.54, 968.49 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.54, 968.49 and 234.66 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.54 : 968.49 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.54/968.49 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.54x = 968.49 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.54x = 227,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,265.86/645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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