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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.61, 969.21 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.61, 969.21 and 235.44 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.61 : 969.21 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.61/969.21 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.61x = 969.21 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.61x = 228,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,190.80/646.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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