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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.87, 956.45 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.87, 956.45 and 221.21 is: 331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.87 : 956.45 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.87/956.45 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.87x = 956.45 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.87x = 211,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,574.83/637.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.69

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