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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.10, 959.72 and 229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.10, 959.72 and 229.03 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.10 : 959.72 = 229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.10/959.72 = 229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.10x = 959.72 × 229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.10x = 219,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,801.13/640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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