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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.65, 975.99 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.65, 975.99 and 234.16 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.65 : 975.99 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.65/975.99 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.65x = 975.99 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.65x = 228,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,537.82/650.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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