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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.84, 970.02 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.84, 970.02 and 235.88 is: 353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.84 : 970.02 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.84/970.02 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.84x = 970.02 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.84x = 228,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,808.32/646.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.73

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