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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.50, 963.38 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.50, 963.38 and 225.83 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.50 : 963.38 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.50/963.38 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.50x = 963.38 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.50x = 217,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,554.16/642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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