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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.37, 962.27 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.37, 962.27 and 230.76 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.37 : 962.27 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.37/962.27 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.37x = 962.27 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.37x = 222,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,052.27/641.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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