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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 962.83 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 962.83 and 231.04 is: 346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 962.83 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/962.83 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 962.83 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 222,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,452.24/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.55

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