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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.66, 957.86 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.66, 957.86 and 227.82 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.66 : 957.86 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.66/957.86 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.66x = 957.86 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.66x = 218,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,222.97/638.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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