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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 962.16 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 962.16 and 230.57 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 962.16 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/962.16 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 962.16 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 221,845.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,845.23/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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