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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.51, 957.78 and 227.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.51, 957.78 and 227.67 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.51 : 957.78 = 227.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.51/957.78 = 227.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.51x = 957.78 × 227.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.51x = 218,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,051.85/638.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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