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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.25, 959.99 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.25, 959.99 and 229.31 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.25 : 959.99 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.25/959.99 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.25x = 959.99 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.25x = 220,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,129.36/640.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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