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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 961.56 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 961.56 and 202.31 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 961.56 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/961.56 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 961.56 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 194,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,533.20/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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