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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.76, 968.22 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.76, 968.22 and 234.82 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.76 : 968.22 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.76/968.22 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.76x = 968.22 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.76x = 227,357.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,357.42/645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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