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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 962.52 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 962.52 and 230.88 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 962.52 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/962.52 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 962.52 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 222,226.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,226.62/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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