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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 959.88 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 959.88 and 228.99 is: 343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 959.88 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/959.88 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 959.88 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 219,802.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,802.92/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.46

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