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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.59, 968.13 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.59, 968.13 and 234.60 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.59 : 968.13 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.59/968.13 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.59x = 968.13 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.59x = 227,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,123.30/645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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