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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.55, 963.95 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.55, 963.95 and 231.68 is: 347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.55 : 963.95 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.55/963.95 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.55x = 963.95 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.55x = 223,327.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,327.94/642.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.57

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