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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.59, 960.63 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.59, 960.63 and 229.60 is: 344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.59 : 960.63 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.59/960.63 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.59x = 960.63 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.59x = 220,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,560.65/640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.31

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