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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.62, 968.57 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.62, 968.57 and 234.74 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.62 : 968.57 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.62/968.57 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.62x = 968.57 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.62x = 227,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,363.37/645.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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