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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.23, 962.76 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.23, 962.76 and 231.27 is: 346.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.23 : 962.76 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.23/962.76 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.23x = 962.76 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.23x = 222,657.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,657.51/642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.69

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