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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.71, 963.82 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.71, 963.82 and 231.74 is: 347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.71 : 963.82 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.71/963.82 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.71x = 963.82 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.71x = 223,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,354.49/642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.52

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