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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 960.56 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 960.56 and 229.60 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 960.56 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/960.56 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 960.56 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 220,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,544.58/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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