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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.65, 960.86 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.65, 960.86 and 229.71 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.65 : 960.86 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.65/960.86 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.65x = 960.86 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.65x = 220,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,714.92/640.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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