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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 962.58 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 962.58 and 230.77 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 962.58 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/962.58 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 962.58 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 222,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,134.59/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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