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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.58, 959.12 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.58, 959.12 and 228.64 is: 342.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.58 : 959.12 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.58/959.12 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.58x = 959.12 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.58x = 219,288.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,288.40/639.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.87

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