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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.01, 958.59 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.01, 958.59 and 228.07 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.01 : 958.59 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.01/958.59 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.01x = 958.59 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.01x = 218,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,625.62/639.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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