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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.11, 969.17 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.11, 969.17 and 235.37 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.11 : 969.17 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.11/969.17 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.11x = 969.17 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.11x = 228,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,107.52/646.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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