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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.70, 960.82 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.70, 960.82 and 229.74 is: 344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.70 : 960.82 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.70/960.82 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.70x = 960.82 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.70x = 220,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,738.21/640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.53

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