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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 963.49 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 963.49 and 231.46 is: 347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 963.49 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/963.49 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 963.49 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 223,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,009.40/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.15

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