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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.15, 955.54 and 226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.15, 955.54 and 226.30 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.15 : 955.54 = 226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.15/955.54 = 226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.15x = 955.54 × 226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.15x = 216,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,238.70/637.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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