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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 959.50 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 959.50 and 228.89 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 959.50 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/959.50 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 959.50 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 219,614.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,614.01/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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