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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.32, 963.14 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.32, 963.14 and 231.24 is: 346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.32 : 963.14 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.32/963.14 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.32x = 963.14 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.32x = 222,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,716.49/642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.74

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