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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 959.75 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 959.75 and 228.96 is: 343.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 959.75 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/959.75 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 959.75 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 219,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,744.07/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.47

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