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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.38, 958.50 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.38, 958.50 and 228.32 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.38 : 958.50 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.38/958.50 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.38x = 958.50 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.38x = 218,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,844.72/639.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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