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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.48, 969.42 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.48, 969.42 and 235.33 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.48 : 969.42 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.48/969.42 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.48x = 969.42 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.48x = 228,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,133.61/646.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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