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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.39, 960.14 and 229.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.39, 960.14 and 229.51 is: 344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.39 : 960.14 = 229.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.39/960.14 = 229.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.39x = 960.14 × 229.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.39x = 220,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,363.84/640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.11

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