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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.49, 969.53 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.49, 969.53 and 235.55 is: 353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.49 : 969.53 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.49/969.53 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.49x = 969.53 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.49x = 228,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,366.77/646.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.24

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