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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.64, 958.05 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.64, 958.05 and 222.27 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.64 : 958.05 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.64/958.05 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.64x = 958.05 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.64x = 212,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,945.77/638.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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