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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 963.31 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 963.31 and 231.18 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 963.31 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/963.31 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 963.31 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 222,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,698.01/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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