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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 957.38 and 221.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 957.38 and 221.85 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 957.38 = 221.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/957.38 = 221.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 957.38 × 221.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 212,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,393.64/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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