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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.21, 957.38 and 227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.21, 957.38 and 227.39 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.21 : 957.38 = 227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.21/957.38 = 227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.21x = 957.38 × 227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.21x = 217,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,692.71/638.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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