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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.07, 961.55 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.07, 961.55 and 230.18 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.07 : 961.55 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.07/961.55 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.07x = 961.55 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.07x = 221,329.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,329.58/641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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