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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638, 956.81 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638, 956.81 and 227.08 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638 : 956.81 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638/956.81 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638x = 956.81 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638x = 217,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,271.28/638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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