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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.27, 955.55 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.27, 955.55 and 226.24 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.27 : 955.55 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.27/955.55 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.27x = 955.55 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.27x = 216,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,185.91/637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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