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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.57, 960.27 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.57, 960.27 and 229.61 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.57 : 960.27 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.57/960.27 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.57x = 960.27 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.57x = 220,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,484.81/640.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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