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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.17, 955.58 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.17, 955.58 and 226.19 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.17 : 955.58 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.17/955.58 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.17x = 955.58 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.17x = 216,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,136.73/637.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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