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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.80, 958.28 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.80, 958.28 and 228.05 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.80 : 958.28 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.80/958.28 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.80x = 958.28 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.80x = 218,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,534.61/638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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