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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.29, 958.84 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.29, 958.84 and 228.42 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.29 : 958.84 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.29/958.84 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.29x = 958.84 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.29x = 219,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,017.66/639.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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