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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.02, 961.52 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.02, 961.52 and 230.16 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.02 : 961.52 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.02/961.52 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.02x = 961.52 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.02x = 221,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,303.44/641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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