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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 961.44 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 961.44 and 230.04 is: 345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 961.44 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/961.44 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 961.44 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 221,169.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,169.66/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.08

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