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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.63, 962.49 and 230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.63, 962.49 and 230.66 is: 346.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.63 : 962.49 = 230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.63/962.49 = 230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.63x = 962.49 × 230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.63x = 222,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,007.94/641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.01

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