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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.23, 968.94 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.23, 968.94 and 235.21 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.23 : 968.94 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.23/968.94 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.23x = 968.94 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.23x = 227,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,904.38/646.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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