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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.14, 958.37 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.14, 958.37 and 228.29 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.14 : 958.37 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.14/958.37 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.14x = 958.37 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.14x = 218,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,780.35/639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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