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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.25, 950.63 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.25, 950.63 and 223.16 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.25 : 950.63 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.25/950.63 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.25x = 950.63 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.25x = 212,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,136.72/634.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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