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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 963.38 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 963.38 and 231.49 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 963.38 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/963.38 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 963.38 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 223,012.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,012.84/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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