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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.88, 969.08 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.88, 969.08 and 235.20 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.88 : 969.08 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.88/969.08 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.88x = 969.08 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.88x = 227,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,927.62/645.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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