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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 955.83 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 955.83 and 226.26 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 955.83 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/955.83 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 955.83 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 216,266.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,266.10/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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