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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.10, 968.90 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.10, 968.90 and 235.12 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.10 : 968.90 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.10/968.90 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.10x = 968.90 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.10x = 227,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,807.77/646.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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