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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.64, 962.14 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.64, 962.14 and 230.60 is: 345.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.64 : 962.14 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.64/962.14 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.64x = 962.14 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.64x = 221,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,869.48/641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.78

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