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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.86, 961.29 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.86, 961.29 and 229.92 is: 344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.86 : 961.29 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.86/961.29 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.86x = 961.29 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.86x = 221,019.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,019.80/640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.88

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