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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.48, 961.64 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.48, 961.64 and 230.52 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.48 : 961.64 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.48/961.64 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.48x = 961.64 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.48x = 221,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,671.29/641.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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