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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.11, 968.90 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.11, 968.90 and 235.17 is: 352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.11 : 968.90 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.11/968.90 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.11x = 968.90 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.11x = 227,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,855.04/646.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.66

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