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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.25, 955.49 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.25, 955.49 and 226.31 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.25 : 955.49 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.25/955.49 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.25x = 955.49 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.25x = 216,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,231.03/637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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