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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 969.38 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 969.38 and 235.45 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 969.38 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/969.38 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 969.38 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 228,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,240.52/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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