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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.30, 962.08 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.30, 962.08 and 230.43 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.30 : 962.08 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.30/962.08 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.30x = 962.08 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.30x = 221,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,690.94/641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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