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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.75, 960 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.75, 960 and 229.24 is: 343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.75 : 960 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.75/960 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.75x = 960 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.75x = 220,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,070.40/639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.99

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