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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 962.00 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 962.00 and 230.31 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 962.00 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/962.00 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 962.00 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 221,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,557.93/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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