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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.83, 958.97 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.83, 958.97 and 228.65 is: 342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.83 : 958.97 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.83/958.97 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.83x = 958.97 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.83x = 219,264.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,264.27/639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.69

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