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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.63, 958.88 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.63, 958.88 and 228.68 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.63 : 958.88 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.63/958.88 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.63x = 958.88 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.63x = 219,270.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,270.74/639.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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