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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.71, 962.10 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.71, 962.10 and 225.18 is: 337.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.71 : 962.10 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.71/962.10 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.71x = 962.10 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.71x = 216,640.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,640.87/641.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.60

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