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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 963.38 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 963.38 and 231.44 is: 347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 963.38 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/963.38 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 963.38 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 222,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,960.43/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.11

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