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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.86, 968.48 and 234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.86, 968.48 and 234.89 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.86 : 968.48 = 234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.86/968.48 = 234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.86x = 968.48 × 234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.86x = 227,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,480.25/645.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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