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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 961.55 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641, 961.55 and 230.03 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 961.55 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/961.55 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 961.55 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 221,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,185.35/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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