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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 962.19 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 962.19 and 230.62 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 962.19 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/962.19 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 962.19 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 221,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,900.26/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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