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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 962.84 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 962.84 and 230.90 is: 346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 962.84 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/962.84 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 962.84 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 222,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,315.52/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.37

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