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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.52, 959.18 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.52, 959.18 and 228.58 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.52 : 959.18 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.52/959.18 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.52x = 959.18 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.52x = 219,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,245.82/639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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