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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.50, 958.93 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.50, 958.93 and 228.57 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.50 : 958.93 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.50/958.93 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.50x = 958.93 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.50x = 219,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,182.06/639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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