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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.11, 968.85 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.11, 968.85 and 235.26 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.11 : 968.85 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.11/968.85 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.11x = 968.85 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.11x = 227,931.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,931.65/646.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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