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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.40, 959.10 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.40, 959.10 and 228.55 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.40 : 959.10 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.40/959.10 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.40x = 959.10 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.40x = 219,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,202.31/639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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