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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 961.28 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 961.28 and 230.00 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 961.28 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/961.28 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 961.28 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 221,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,088.44/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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