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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 961.65 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 961.65 and 230.19 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 961.65 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/961.65 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 961.65 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 221,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,362.21/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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