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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.67, 961.92 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.67, 961.92 and 230.71 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.67 : 961.92 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.67/961.92 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.67x = 961.92 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.67x = 221,918.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,918.60/641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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