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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.30, 961.84 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.30, 961.84 and 230.42 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.30 : 961.84 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.30/961.84 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.30x = 961.84 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.30x = 221,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,627.17/641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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