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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.23, 963.42 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.23, 963.42 and 231.40 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.23 : 963.42 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.23/963.42 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.23x = 963.42 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.23x = 222,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,935.39/642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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