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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.64, 970.34 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.64, 970.34 and 235.81 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.64 : 970.34 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.64/970.34 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.64x = 970.34 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.64x = 228,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,815.88/646.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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