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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.26, 958.91 and 228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.26, 958.91 and 228.43 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.26 : 958.91 = 228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.26/958.91 = 228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.26x = 958.91 × 228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.26x = 219,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,038.47/639.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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