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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.57, 964.02 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.57, 964.02 and 231.75 is: 347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.57 : 964.02 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.57/964.02 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.57x = 964.02 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.57x = 223,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,411.64/642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.68

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