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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.12, 968.48 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.12, 968.48 and 235.14 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.12 : 968.48 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.12/968.48 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.12x = 968.48 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.12x = 227,728.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,728.39/646.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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