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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.13, 968.95 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.13, 968.95 and 235.16 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.13 : 968.95 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.13/968.95 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.13x = 968.95 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.13x = 227,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,858.28/646.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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