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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 963.41 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 963.41 and 231.71 is: 347.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 963.41 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/963.41 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 963.41 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 223,228.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,228.74/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.35

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