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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 955.94 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 955.94 and 226.34 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 955.94 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/955.94 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 955.94 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 216,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,367.46/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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