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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.55, 957.93 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.55, 957.93 and 227.58 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.55 : 957.93 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.55/957.93 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.55x = 957.93 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.55x = 218,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,005.71/638.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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