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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.28, 955.35 and 226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.28, 955.35 and 226.37 is: 339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.28 : 955.35 = 226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.28/955.35 = 226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.28x = 955.35 × 226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.28x = 216,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,257.80/637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.35

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