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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.42, 969.15 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.42, 969.15 and 235.56 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.42 : 969.15 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.42/969.15 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.42x = 969.15 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.42x = 228,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,291.71/646.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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