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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.69, 968.50 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.69, 968.50 and 234.75 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.69 : 968.50 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.69/968.50 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.69x = 968.50 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.69x = 227,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,355.38/645.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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