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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.16, 957.18 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.16, 957.18 and 227.18 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.16 : 957.18 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.16/957.18 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.16x = 957.18 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.16x = 217,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,452.15/638.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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