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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.55, 959.38 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.55, 959.38 and 228.69 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.55 : 959.38 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.55/959.38 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.55x = 959.38 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.55x = 219,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,400.04/639.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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