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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.25, 955.89 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.25, 955.89 and 226.40 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.25 : 955.89 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.25/955.89 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.25x = 955.89 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.25x = 216,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,413.50/637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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