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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.59, 963.63 and 231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.59, 963.63 and 231.60 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.59 : 963.63 = 231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.59/963.63 = 231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.59x = 963.63 × 231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.59x = 223,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,176.71/642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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