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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.94, 955.40 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.94, 955.40 and 226.10 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.94 : 955.40 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.94/955.40 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.94x = 955.40 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.94x = 216,018.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,018.47/636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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