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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.69, 958.23 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.69, 958.23 and 228.02 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.69 : 958.23 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.69/958.23 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.69x = 958.23 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.69x = 218,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,490.81/638.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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