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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.18, 960 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.18, 960 and 229.24 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.18 : 960 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.18/960 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.18x = 960 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.18x = 220,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,070.40/640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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