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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.83, 961.05 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.83, 961.05 and 229.86 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.83 : 961.05 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.83/961.05 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.83x = 961.05 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.83x = 220,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,906.95/640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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