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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.46, 957.99 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.46, 957.99 and 227.91 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.46 : 957.99 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.46/957.99 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.46x = 957.99 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.46x = 218,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,335.50/638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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