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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.19, 960.48 and 229.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.19, 960.48 and 229.52 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.19 : 960.48 = 229.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.19/960.48 = 229.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.19x = 960.48 × 229.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.19x = 220,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,444.57/640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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