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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.86, 968.22 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.86, 968.22 and 234.92 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.86 : 968.22 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.86/968.22 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.86x = 968.22 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.86x = 227,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,454.24/645.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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