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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.92, 957.09 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.92, 957.09 and 226.97 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.92 : 957.09 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.92/957.09 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.92x = 957.09 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.92x = 217,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,230.37/637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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