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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.94, 961.76 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.94, 961.76 and 230.82 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.94 : 961.76 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.94/961.76 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.94x = 961.76 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.94x = 221,990.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,990.41/641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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