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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.54, 959.17 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.54, 959.17 and 228.67 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.54 : 959.17 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.54/959.17 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.54x = 959.17 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.54x = 219,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,333.40/639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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