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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.95, 964.58 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.95, 964.58 and 232.11 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.95 : 964.58 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.95/964.58 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.95x = 964.58 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.95x = 223,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,887.50/642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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