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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.23, 957.24 and 221.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.23, 957.24 and 221.83 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.23 : 957.24 = 221.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.23/957.24 = 221.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.23x = 957.24 × 221.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.23x = 212,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,344.55/638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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