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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.32, 969.51 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.32, 969.51 and 235.61 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.32 : 969.51 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.32/969.51 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.32x = 969.51 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.32x = 228,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,421.40/646.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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