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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 961.68 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 961.68 and 230.08 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 961.68 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/961.68 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 961.68 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 221,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,263.33/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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