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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.00, 955.26 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.00, 955.26 and 226.50 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.00 : 955.26 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.00/955.26 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.00x = 955.26 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.00x = 216,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,362.81/637.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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