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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.95, 963.08 and 231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.95, 963.08 and 231.11 is: 346.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.95 : 963.08 = 231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.95/963.08 = 231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.95x = 963.08 × 231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.95x = 222,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,576.26/641.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.72

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