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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.57, 962.40 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.57, 962.40 and 230.71 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.57 : 962.40 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.57/962.40 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.57x = 962.40 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.57x = 222,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,035.57/641.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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