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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.38, 955.50 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.38, 955.50 and 226.32 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.38 : 955.50 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.38/955.50 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.38x = 955.50 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.38x = 216,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,248.76/637.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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