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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.92, 955.07 and 226.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.92, 955.07 and 226.00 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.92 : 955.07 = 226.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.92/955.07 = 226.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.92x = 955.07 × 226.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.92x = 215,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,846.73/636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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