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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.81, 957.89 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.81, 957.89 and 227.88 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.81 : 957.89 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.81/957.89 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.81x = 957.89 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.81x = 218,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,282.83/638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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