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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.99, 960.17 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.99, 960.17 and 229.14 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.99 : 960.17 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.99/960.17 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.99x = 960.17 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.99x = 220,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,012.21/639.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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