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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 964.13 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 964.13 and 231.90 is: 347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 964.13 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/964.13 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 964.13 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 223,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,577.62/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.86

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