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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.35, 955.73 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.35, 955.73 and 226.28 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.35 : 955.73 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.35/955.73 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.35x = 955.73 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.35x = 216,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,256.67/637.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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