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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.66, 960.36 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.66, 960.36 and 229.72 is: 344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.66 : 960.36 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.66/960.36 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.66x = 960.36 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.66x = 220,613.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,613.90/640.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.35

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