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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.15, 960.31 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.15, 960.31 and 229.18 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.15 : 960.31 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.15/960.31 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.15x = 960.31 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.15x = 220,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,082.24/640.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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