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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.83, 968.61 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.83, 968.61 and 234.86 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.83 : 968.61 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.83/968.61 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.83x = 968.61 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.83x = 227,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,482.90/645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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