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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 962.08 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 962.08 and 230.72 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 962.08 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/962.08 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 962.08 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 221,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,971.10/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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