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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 959.79 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 959.79 and 229.19 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 959.79 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/959.79 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 959.79 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 219,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,970.20/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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