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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 961.18 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 961.18 and 229.96 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 961.18 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/961.18 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 961.18 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 221,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,032.95/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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