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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 963.27 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 963.27 and 231.45 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 963.27 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/963.27 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 963.27 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 222,948.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,948.84/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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