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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.41, 955.54 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.41, 955.54 and 226.45 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.41 : 955.54 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.41/955.54 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.41x = 955.54 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.41x = 216,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,385.05/637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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