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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.14, 955.92 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.14, 955.92 and 226.38 is: 339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.14 : 955.92 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.14/955.92 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.14x = 955.92 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.14x = 216,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,401.17/637.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.64

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