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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.20, 955.44 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.20, 955.44 and 226.32 is: 339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.20 : 955.44 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.20/955.44 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.20x = 955.44 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.20x = 216,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,235.18/637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.35

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