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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 962.49 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 962.49 and 230.91 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 962.49 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/962.49 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 962.49 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 222,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,248.57/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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