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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.99, 958.46 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.99, 958.46 and 228.03 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.99 : 958.46 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.99/958.46 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.99x = 958.46 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.99x = 218,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,556.49/638.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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