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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.47, 955.80 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.47, 955.80 and 226.19 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.47 : 955.80 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.47/955.80 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.47x = 955.80 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.47x = 216,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,194.79/637.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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