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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.85, 958.41 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.85, 958.41 and 227.99 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.85 : 958.41 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.85/958.41 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.85x = 958.41 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.85x = 218,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,510.29/638.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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