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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 955.75 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 955.75 and 226.38 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 955.75 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/955.75 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 955.75 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 216,362.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,362.69/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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