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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 962.48 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 962.48 and 230.85 is: 346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 962.48 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/962.48 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 962.48 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 222,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,187.35/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.22

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