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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.22, 957.42 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.22, 957.42 and 243.02 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.22 : 957.42 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.22/957.42 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.22x = 957.42 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.22x = 232,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,672.21/638.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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