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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 960.13 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 960.13 and 229.25 is: 343.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 960.13 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/960.13 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 960.13 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 220,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,103.86/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.87

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