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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.75, 959.23 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.75, 959.23 and 228.81 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.75 : 959.23 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.75/959.23 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.75x = 959.23 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.75x = 219,481.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,481.42/639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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