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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.32, 961.77 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.32, 961.77 and 230.34 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.32 : 961.77 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.32/961.77 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.32x = 961.77 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.32x = 221,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,538.57/641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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