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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.85, 968.53 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.85, 968.53 and 234.88 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.85 : 968.53 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.85/968.53 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.85x = 968.53 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.85x = 227,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,487.15/645.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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