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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.66, 962.57 and 230.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.66, 962.57 and 230.84 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.66 : 962.57 = 230.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.66/962.57 = 230.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.66x = 962.57 × 230.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.66x = 222,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,193.69/641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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