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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.70, 968.58 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.70, 968.58 and 234.84 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.70 : 968.58 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.70/968.58 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.70x = 968.58 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.70x = 227,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,461.33/645.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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