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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.79, 958.19 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.79, 958.19 and 227.96 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.79 : 958.19 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.79/958.19 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.79x = 958.19 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.79x = 218,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,428.99/638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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