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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.10, 962.71 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.10, 962.71 and 231.03 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.10 : 962.71 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.10/962.71 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.10x = 962.71 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.10x = 222,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,414.89/642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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