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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 962.29 and 230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 962.29 and 230.74 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 962.29 = 230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/962.29 = 230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 962.29 × 230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 222,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,038.79/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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