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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.02, 955.18 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.02, 955.18 and 226 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.02 : 955.18 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.02/955.18 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.02x = 955.18 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.02x = 215,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,870.68/637.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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