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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.86, 968.48 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.86, 968.48 and 234.88 is: 352.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.86 : 968.48 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.86/968.48 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.86x = 968.48 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.86x = 227,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,476.58/645.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.21

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