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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.46, 960.87 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.46, 960.87 and 229.61 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.46 : 960.87 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.46/960.87 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.46x = 960.87 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.46x = 220,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,625.36/640.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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