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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 969.28 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 969.28 and 235.36 is: 353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 969.28 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/969.28 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 969.28 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 228,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,129.74/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.19

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