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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.31, 957.47 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.31, 957.47 and 227.48 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.31 : 957.47 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.31/957.47 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.31x = 957.47 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.31x = 217,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,805.28/638.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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