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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.37, 958.74 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.37, 958.74 and 228.45 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.37 : 958.74 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.37/958.74 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.37x = 958.74 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.37x = 219,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,024.15/639.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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