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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.51, 961.98 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.51, 961.98 and 230.54 is: 345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.51 : 961.98 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.51/961.98 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.51x = 961.98 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.51x = 221,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,774.87/641.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.71

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