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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.91, 955.22 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.91, 955.22 and 226.06 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.91 : 955.22 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.91/955.22 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.91x = 955.22 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.91x = 215,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,932.26/636.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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