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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.23, 961.26 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.23, 961.26 and 230.27 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.23 : 961.26 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.23/961.26 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.23x = 961.26 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.23x = 221,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,344.53/641.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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