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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.56, 962.06 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.56, 962.06 and 230.60 is: 345.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.56 : 962.06 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.56/962.06 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.56x = 962.06 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.56x = 221,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,851.04/641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.80

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