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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 959.13 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 959.13 and 228.60 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 959.13 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/959.13 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 959.13 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 219,257.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,257.12/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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