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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.41, 963.70 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.41, 963.70 and 231.59 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.41 : 963.70 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.41/963.70 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.41x = 963.70 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.41x = 223,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,185.11/642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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