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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.38, 961.96 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.38, 961.96 and 230.53 is: 345.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.38 : 961.96 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.38/961.96 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.38x = 961.96 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.38x = 221,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,760.64/641.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.76

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