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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.17, 951.44 and 223.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.17, 951.44 and 223.34 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.17 : 951.44 = 223.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.17/951.44 = 223.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.17x = 951.44 × 223.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.17x = 212,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,494.61/634.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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