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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.70, 975.93 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.70, 975.93 and 234.17 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.70 : 975.93 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.70/975.93 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.70x = 975.93 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.70x = 228,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,533.53/650.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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