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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.80, 956.82 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.80, 956.82 and 226.95 is: 340.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.80 : 956.82 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.80/956.82 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.80x = 956.82 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.80x = 217,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,150.30/637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.47

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