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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.75, 968.78 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.75, 968.78 and 235.22 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.75 : 968.78 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.75/968.78 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.75x = 968.78 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.75x = 227,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,872.18/645.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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