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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.22, 957.33 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.22, 957.33 and 221.72 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.22 : 957.33 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.22/957.33 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.22x = 957.33 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.22x = 212,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,256.70/638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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