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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.65, 958.07 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.65, 958.07 and 227.92 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.65 : 958.07 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.65/958.07 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.65x = 958.07 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.65x = 218,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,363.31/638.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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