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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.09, 962.88 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.09, 962.88 and 231.12 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.09 : 962.88 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.09/962.88 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.09x = 962.88 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.09x = 222,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,540.83/642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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