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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.35, 951.62 and 223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.35, 951.62 and 223.53 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.35 : 951.62 = 223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.35/951.62 = 223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.35x = 951.62 × 223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.35x = 212,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,714.50/634.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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