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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.20, 963.54 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.20, 963.54 and 231.32 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.20 : 963.54 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.20/963.54 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.20x = 963.54 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.20x = 222,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,886.07/642.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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