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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.95, 958.11 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.95, 958.11 and 227.97 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.95 : 958.11 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.95/958.11 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.95x = 958.11 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.95x = 218,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,420.34/638.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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