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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.85, 955.46 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.85, 955.46 and 226.18 is: 339.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.85 : 955.46 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.85/955.46 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.85x = 955.46 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.85x = 216,105.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,105.94/636.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.34

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