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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.79, 961.19 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.79, 961.19 and 229.96 is: 344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.79 : 961.19 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.79/961.19 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.79x = 961.19 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.79x = 221,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,035.25/640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.94

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