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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.02, 957.10 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.02, 957.10 and 227.19 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.02 : 957.10 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.02/957.10 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.02x = 957.10 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.02x = 217,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,444.81/638.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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