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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 960.67 and 229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 960.67 and 229.67 is: 344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 960.67 = 229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/960.67 = 229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 960.67 × 229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 220,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,637.08/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.45

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