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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.96, 955.18 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.96, 955.18 and 226.02 is: 338.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.96 : 955.18 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.96/955.18 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.96x = 955.18 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.96x = 215,889.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,889.78/636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.94

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