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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.05, 955.65 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.05, 955.65 and 226.29 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.05 : 955.65 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.05/955.65 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.05x = 955.65 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.05x = 216,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,254.04/637.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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