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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.68, 969.90 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.68, 969.90 and 235.80 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.68 : 969.90 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.68/969.90 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.68x = 969.90 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.68x = 228,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,702.42/646.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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