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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 961.83 and 230.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 961.83 and 230.37 is: 345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 961.83 = 230.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/961.83 = 230.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 961.83 × 230.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 221,576.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,576.78/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.57

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