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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.98, 955.61 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.98, 955.61 and 226.11 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.98 : 955.61 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.98/955.61 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.98x = 955.61 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.98x = 216,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,074.62/636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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