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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.30, 955.63 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.30, 955.63 and 226.38 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.30 : 955.63 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.30/955.63 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.30x = 955.63 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.30x = 216,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,332.22/637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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