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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.73, 968.02 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.73, 968.02 and 234.77 is: 351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.73 : 968.02 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.73/968.02 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.73x = 968.02 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.73x = 227,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,262.06/645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.95

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