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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.74, 959.18 and 223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.74, 959.18 and 223.17 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.74 : 959.18 = 223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.74/959.18 = 223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.74x = 959.18 × 223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.74x = 214,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,059.08/639.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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