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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.32, 963.53 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.32, 963.53 and 231.46 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.32 : 963.53 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.32/963.53 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.32x = 963.53 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.32x = 223,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,016.82/642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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