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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.34, 959.08 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.34, 959.08 and 228.72 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.34 : 959.08 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.34/959.08 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.34x = 959.08 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.34x = 219,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,360.78/639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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