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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.89, 955.40 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.89, 955.40 and 226.04 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.89 : 955.40 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.89/955.40 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.89x = 955.40 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.89x = 215,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,952.71/636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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