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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.40, 951 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.40, 951 and 223.27 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.40 : 951 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.40/951 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.40x = 951 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.40x = 212,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,329.77/634.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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