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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.95, 956.92 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.95, 956.92 and 227.01 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.95 : 956.92 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.95/956.92 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.95x = 956.92 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.95x = 217,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,230.41/637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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