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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.79, 963.99 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.79, 963.99 and 231.88 is: 347.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.79 : 963.99 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.79/963.99 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.79x = 963.99 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.79x = 223,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,525.01/642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.74

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