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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.93, 1,442.89 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.93, 1,442.89 and 231.51 is: 347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.93 : 1,442.89 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.93/1,442.89 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.93x = 1,442.89 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.93x = 334,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,040.40/961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.26

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