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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.70, 956.58 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.70, 956.58 and 226.84 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.70 : 956.58 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.70/956.58 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.70x = 956.58 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.70x = 216,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,990.61/637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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