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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 959.87 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 959.87 and 229.14 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 959.87 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/959.87 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 959.87 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 219,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,944.61/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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