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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.41, 963.73 and 231.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.41, 963.73 and 231.53 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.41 : 963.73 = 231.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.41/963.73 = 231.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.41x = 963.73 × 231.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.41x = 223,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,132.41/642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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