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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.72, 959.69 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.72, 959.69 and 228.73 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.72 : 959.69 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.72/959.69 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.72x = 959.69 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.72x = 219,509.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,509.89/639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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