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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.27, 956.89 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.27, 956.89 and 227.18 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.27 : 956.89 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.27/956.89 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.27x = 956.89 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.27x = 217,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,389.65/638.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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