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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.23, 970.84 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.23, 970.84 and 230.75 is: 346.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.23 : 970.84 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.23/970.84 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.23x = 970.84 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.23x = 224,021.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,021.33/647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.12

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