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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.32, 956.14 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.32, 956.14 and 226.52 is: 339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.32 : 956.14 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.32/956.14 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.32x = 956.14 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.32x = 216,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,584.83/637.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.84

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