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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.92, 962.97 and 231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.92, 962.97 and 231.07 is: 346.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.92 : 962.97 = 231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.92/962.97 = 231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.92x = 962.97 × 231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.92x = 222,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,513.48/641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.64

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