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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 963.06 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 963.06 and 231.18 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 963.06 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/963.06 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 963.06 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 222,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,640.21/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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