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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 962.15 and 230.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 962.15 and 230.51 is: 345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 962.15 = 230.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/962.15 = 230.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 962.15 × 230.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 221,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,786.45/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.82

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