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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.70, 958.29 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.70, 958.29 and 227.82 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.70 : 958.29 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.70/958.29 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.70x = 958.29 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.70x = 218,317.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,317.63/638.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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