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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 964 and 231.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 964 and 231.87 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 964 = 231.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/964 = 231.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 964 × 231.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 223,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,522.68/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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