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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.24, 969.36 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.24, 969.36 and 235.37 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.24 : 969.36 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.24/969.36 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.24x = 969.36 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.24x = 228,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,162.92/646.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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