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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.16, 958.98 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.16, 958.98 and 228.58 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.16 : 958.98 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.16/958.98 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.16x = 958.98 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.16x = 219,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,203.65/639.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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