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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.46, 963.72 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.46, 963.72 and 231.70 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.46 : 963.72 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.46/963.72 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.46x = 963.72 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.46x = 223,293.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,293.92/642.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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