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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 963.72 and 231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 963.72 and 231.82 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 963.72 = 231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/963.72 = 231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 963.72 × 231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 223,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,409.57/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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