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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.63, 968.27 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.63, 968.27 and 234.69 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.63 : 968.27 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.63/968.27 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.63x = 968.27 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.63x = 227,242.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,242.11/645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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