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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 960.68 and 223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 960.68 and 223.99 is: 335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 960.68 = 223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/960.68 = 223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 960.68 × 223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 215,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,180.87/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.99

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