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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 959.94 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 959.94 and 229.12 is: 343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 959.94 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/959.94 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 959.94 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 219,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,941.45/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.66

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