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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.90, 955.46 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.90, 955.46 and 226.06 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.90 : 955.46 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.90/955.46 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.90x = 955.46 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.90x = 215,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,991.29/636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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