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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.69, 964.19 and 231.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.69, 964.19 and 231.93 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.69 : 964.19 = 231.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.69/964.19 = 231.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.69x = 964.19 × 231.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.69x = 223,625.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,625.17/642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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