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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.50, 963.80 and 231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.50, 963.80 and 231.70 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.50 : 963.80 = 231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.50/963.80 = 231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.50x = 963.80 × 231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.50x = 223,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,312.46/642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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