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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 964.39 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 964.39 and 226.38 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 964.39 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/964.39 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 964.39 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 218,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,315.58/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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