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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 962.42 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 962.42 and 230.67 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 962.42 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/962.42 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 962.42 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 222,000.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,000.27/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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