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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.25, 956.98 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.25, 956.98 and 227.31 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.25 : 956.98 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.25/956.98 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.25x = 956.98 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.25x = 217,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,531.12/638.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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