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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 963.20 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 963.20 and 231.17 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 963.20 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/963.20 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 963.20 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 222,662.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,662.94/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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