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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.45, 962.33 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.45, 962.33 and 230.61 is: 345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.45 : 962.33 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.45/962.33 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.45x = 962.33 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.45x = 221,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,921.77/641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.97

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