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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 957.36 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 957.36 and 227.72 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 957.36 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/957.36 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 957.36 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 218,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,010.02/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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