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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.23, 957.43 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.23, 957.43 and 227.41 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.23 : 957.43 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.23/957.43 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.23x = 957.43 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.23x = 217,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,725.77/638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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