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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.31, 957.59 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.31, 957.59 and 227.37 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.31 : 957.59 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.31/957.59 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.31x = 957.59 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.31x = 217,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,727.24/638.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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