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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.75, 962.24 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.75, 962.24 and 230.81 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.75 : 962.24 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.75/962.24 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.75x = 962.24 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.75x = 222,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,088.65/641.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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