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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.94, 958.49 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.94, 958.49 and 228.14 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.94 : 958.49 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.94/958.49 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.94x = 958.49 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.94x = 218,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,663.98/638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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