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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.36, 963.45 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.36, 963.45 and 231.44 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.36 : 963.45 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.36/963.45 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.36x = 963.45 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.36x = 222,980.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,980.87/642.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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