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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.03, 954.98 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.03, 954.98 and 226.11 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.03 : 954.98 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.03/954.98 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.03x = 954.98 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.03x = 215,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,929.40/637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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