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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.55, 957.60 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.55, 957.60 and 227.70 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.55 : 957.60 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.55/957.60 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.55x = 957.60 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.55x = 218,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,045.52/638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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