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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.34, 969.51 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.34, 969.51 and 235.22 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.34 : 969.51 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.34/969.51 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.34x = 969.51 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.34x = 228,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,043.29/646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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