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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 962.12 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 962.12 and 230.64 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 962.12 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/962.12 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 962.12 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 221,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,903.36/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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