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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.31, 956.07 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.31, 956.07 and 226.68 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.31 : 956.07 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.31/956.07 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.31x = 956.07 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.31x = 216,721.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,721.95/637.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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