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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.69, 961.23 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.69, 961.23 and 229.81 is: 344.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.69 : 961.23 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.69/961.23 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.69x = 961.23 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.69x = 220,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,900.27/640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.78

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