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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.87, 959.49 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.87, 959.49 and 228.95 is: 343.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.87 : 959.49 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.87/959.49 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.87x = 959.49 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.87x = 219,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,670.44/639.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.30

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