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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.76, 956.65 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.76, 956.65 and 226.92 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.76 : 956.65 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.76/956.65 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.76x = 956.65 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.76x = 217,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,077.67/637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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