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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.72, 970.08 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.72, 970.08 and 235.84 is: 353.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.72 : 970.08 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.72/970.08 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.72x = 970.08 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.72x = 228,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,783.67/646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.76

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