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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.01, 960.09 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.01, 960.09 and 229.07 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.01 : 960.09 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.01/960.09 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.01x = 960.09 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.01x = 219,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,927.82/640.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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