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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 968.68 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 968.68 and 235.08 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 968.68 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/968.68 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 968.68 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 227,717.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,717.29/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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