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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.18, 956.61 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.18, 956.61 and 227.10 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.18 : 956.61 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.18/956.61 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.18x = 956.61 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.18x = 217,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,249.72/638.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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