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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 960.39 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 960.39 and 229.50 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 960.39 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/960.39 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 960.39 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 220,409.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,409.51/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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