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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.42, 957.32 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.42, 957.32 and 227.51 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.42 : 957.32 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.42/957.32 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.42x = 957.32 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.42x = 217,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,793.95/638.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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