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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.03, 961.29 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.03, 961.29 and 230.03 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.03 : 961.29 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.03/961.29 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.03x = 961.29 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.03x = 221,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,120.73/641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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