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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.55, 960.81 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.55, 960.81 and 229.71 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.55 : 960.81 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.55/960.81 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.55x = 960.81 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.55x = 220,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,707.67/640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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