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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.45, 958.86 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.45, 958.86 and 222.93 is: 334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.45 : 958.86 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.45/958.86 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.45x = 958.86 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.45x = 213,758.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,758.66/639.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.29

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