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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.63, 962.45 and 230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.63, 962.45 and 230.75 is: 346.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.63 : 962.45 = 230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.63/962.45 = 230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.63x = 962.45 × 230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.63x = 222,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,085.34/641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.13

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