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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.56, 968.44 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.56, 968.44 and 234.58 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.56 : 968.44 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.56/968.44 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.56x = 968.44 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.56x = 227,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,176.66/645.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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