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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.37, 955.80 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.37, 955.80 and 220.77 is: 331.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.37 : 955.80 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.37/955.80 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.37x = 955.80 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.37x = 211,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,011.97/637.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.07

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