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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.35, 963.39 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.35, 963.39 and 231.51 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.35 : 963.39 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.35/963.39 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.35x = 963.39 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.35x = 223,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,034.42/642.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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