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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 955.43 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 955.43 and 226.02 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 955.43 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/955.43 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 955.43 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 215,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,946.29/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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