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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 956.01 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 956.01 and 226.40 is: 339.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 956.01 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/956.01 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 956.01 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 216,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,440.66/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.63

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