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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.23, 960.32 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.23, 960.32 and 255.48 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.23 : 960.32 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.23/960.32 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.23x = 960.32 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.23x = 245,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,341.28/640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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