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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 963.71 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 963.71 and 231.72 is: 347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 963.71 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/963.71 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 963.71 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 223,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,309.72/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.60

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