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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.90, 955.49 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.90, 955.49 and 226.01 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.90 : 955.49 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.90/955.49 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.90x = 955.49 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.90x = 215,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,944.39/636.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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