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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.73, 958.19 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.73, 958.19 and 227.80 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.73 : 958.19 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.73/958.19 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.73x = 958.19 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.73x = 218,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,275.68/638.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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