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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 960.15 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 960.15 and 229.19 is: 343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 960.15 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/960.15 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 960.15 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 220,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,056.78/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.77

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