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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.83, 957.05 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.83, 957.05 and 227.26 is: 341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.83 : 957.05 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.83/957.05 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.83x = 957.05 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.83x = 217,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,499.18/637.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.00

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