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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 962.67 and 230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 962.67 and 230.96 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 962.67 = 230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/962.67 = 230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 962.67 × 230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 222,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,334.82/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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