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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.86, 957.17 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.86, 957.17 and 226.96 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.86 : 957.17 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.86/957.17 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.86x = 957.17 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.86x = 217,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,240.22/637.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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