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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.34, 957.58 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.34, 957.58 and 227.72 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.34 : 957.58 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.34/957.58 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.34x = 957.58 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.34x = 218,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,060.12/638.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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