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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.21, 960.23 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.21, 960.23 and 229.46 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.21 : 960.23 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.21/960.23 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.21x = 960.23 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.21x = 220,338.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,338.28/640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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