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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.59, 959.29 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.59, 959.29 and 228.66 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.59 : 959.29 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.59/959.29 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.59x = 959.29 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.59x = 219,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,350.11/639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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