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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 968.73 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 968.73 and 235.10 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 968.73 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/968.73 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 968.73 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 227,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,748.42/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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