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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.51, 958.98 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.51, 958.98 and 228.54 is: 342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.51 : 958.98 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.51/958.98 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.51x = 958.98 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.51x = 219,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,165.29/639.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.71

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