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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.73, 960.90 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.73, 960.90 and 229.77 is: 344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.73 : 960.90 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.73/960.90 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.73x = 960.90 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.73x = 220,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,785.99/640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.59

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