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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.30, 957.58 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.30, 957.58 and 227.42 is: 341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.30 : 957.58 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.30/957.58 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.30x = 957.58 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.30x = 217,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,772.84/638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.18

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