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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.66, 969.41 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.66, 969.41 and 235.72 is: 353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.66 : 969.41 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.66/969.41 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.66x = 969.41 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.66x = 228,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,507.49/646.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.37

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