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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.30, 963.59 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.30, 963.59 and 231.39 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.30 : 963.59 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.30/963.59 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.30x = 963.59 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.30x = 222,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,963.93/642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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