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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.52, 969.80 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.52, 969.80 and 235.48 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.52 : 969.80 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.52/969.80 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.52x = 969.80 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.52x = 228,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,368.50/646.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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