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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.39, 956.05 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.39, 956.05 and 226.53 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.39 : 956.05 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.39/956.05 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.39x = 956.05 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.39x = 216,574.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,574.01/637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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