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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.93, 955.51 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.93, 955.51 and 226.31 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.93 : 955.51 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.93/955.51 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.93x = 955.51 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.93x = 216,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,236.12/636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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