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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.83, 955.55 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.83, 955.55 and 226.26 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.83 : 955.55 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.83/955.55 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.83x = 955.55 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.83x = 216,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,201.61/636.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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