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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 961.89 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 961.89 and 230.55 is: 345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 961.89 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/961.89 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 961.89 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 221,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,763.74/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.59

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