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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.55, 956.10 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.55, 956.10 and 226.70 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.55 : 956.10 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.55/956.10 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.55x = 956.10 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.55x = 216,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,747.87/637.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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