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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.73, 956.07 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.73, 956.07 and 226.64 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.73 : 956.07 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.73/956.07 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.73x = 956.07 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.73x = 216,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,678.92/637.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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