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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.22, 958.83 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.22, 958.83 and 222.72 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.22 : 958.83 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.22/958.83 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.22x = 958.83 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.22x = 213,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,550.62/639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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