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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.68, 961.24 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.68, 961.24 and 229.88 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.68 : 961.24 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.68/961.24 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.68x = 961.24 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.68x = 220,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,969.85/640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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