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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.98, 968.67 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.98, 968.67 and 234.83 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.98 : 968.67 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.98/968.67 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.98x = 968.67 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.98x = 227,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,466.76/645.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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