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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.27, 958.99 and 228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.27, 958.99 and 228.37 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.27 : 958.99 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.27/958.99 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.27x = 958.99 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.27x = 219,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,004.55/639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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