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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.78, 958.02 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.78, 958.02 and 227.90 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.78 : 958.02 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.78/958.02 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.78x = 958.02 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.78x = 218,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,332.76/638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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