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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.98, 964.36 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.98, 964.36 and 232.31 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.98 : 964.36 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.98/964.36 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.98x = 964.36 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.98x = 224,024.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,024.49/642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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